Add 70/8 and 45/75
1st number: 8 6/8, 2nd number: 45/75
70/8 + 45/75 is 187/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
70/8 = 70 × 75/8 × 75 = 5250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
45/75 = 45 × 8/75 × 8 = 360/600 - Add the two like fractions:
5250/600 + 360/600 = 5250 + 360/600 = 5610/600 - 5610/600 simplified gives 187/20
- So, 70/8 + 45/75 = 187/20
In mixed form: 97/20
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